Indicator
Property damage rate
Recorded property damage per 100,000 residents per year (latest complete year, from the state/territory police service). Offence definitions differ by state, so cross-state comparisons are indicative only.
About this measure
Source: Recorded crime statistics (State & territory police services and crime statistics agencies), 2025, CC BY 4.0 (WA: CC BY-NC 4.0). Explore the map below for local values.
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See how property damage/100k varies across Australia.
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Frequently asked questions
How is Property damage rate measured?
Recorded property damage per 100,000 residents per year (latest complete year, from the state/territory police service). Offence definitions differ by state, so cross-state comparisons are indicative only. It is calculated as a percentage of the relevant population or dwellings, so it can be compared fairly between large and small areas.
Where can I see Property damage rate for my area?
Use the interactive map to compare Property damage rate down to postcode and council (lga) level, or search any suburb, postcode or council area to see its value in context against state and national figures.
Cite this page
State & territory police services and crime statistics agencies. (2025). Property damage rate [Recorded crime statistics]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0 (WA: CC BY-NC 4.0). https://censusatlas.au/indicator/crime-property-damage-rate